Lead of 9

Can’t fault the bowling from both sides there.

Looking forward to seeing a bit of Parkinson at least

Can't see NZ being as bad in the second innings so could easily end up having to chase 300+ here.

What a missed opportunity.

Jimmy with another not out. He must be close to if not holds the record for the most not outs in test cricket.

Jiiimmmmmmmmy

First one today for Jimmy.

comment by Dave&Danny (U4428)
posted 57 minutes ago
comment by KSE Out (U21076)
posted 38 minutes ago
comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 32 minutes ago
Worst bit is Sandy will be on here complaining about another 2 day test match
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I'm with him for once. 2 day test matches feel like a bit of a cheat.

I think New Zealand will bat us out of the game and into day 3 though.
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Shandy is a WUM of the highest order
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He's not that clever

Potts gets Williamson again.

Posts again.

But New Zealand probably only need one big partnership to win this

*Potts

Waaankers these batsmen

Not even gonna see a full day’s play tomorrow

Totally ruined Test Cricket with all the one day rubbish.

comment by KSE Out (U21076)
posted 17 minutes ago
Posts again.

But New Zealand probably only need one big partnership to win this
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Or the runs their tail will get by throwing the bat.

England's batting is like United have been all year long. Gutless.

comment by sandy, golden boot winner fa cup 1901 (U20567)
posted 13 minutes ago
Totally ruined Test Cricket with all the one day rubbish.
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For example...?

Incredible how the majority of county cricket matches are going the full 4 days with flatter pitches and a fair few guys in red hot form. We don't pick any of them for this test and have guys getting out in meek fashion.

I just hate this positive brand nonsense. Leave a few balls and let bowlers get through spells and then get after them when they tire. So many getting out playing balls they don't need to.

comment by Emile Death Rowe (TCM) (U8959)
posted 42 minutes ago
Incredible how the majority of county cricket matches are going the full 4 days with flatter pitches and a fair few guys in red hot form. We don't pick any of them for this test and have guys getting out in meek fashion.

I just hate this positive brand nonsense. Leave a few balls and let bowlers get through spells and then get after them when they tire. So many getting out playing balls they don't need to.
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Pope, for example hasn't even been scoring runs for Surrey. Crawley not that many for Kent. Compton is the one on form for Kent.

Cook has scored more runs than any of the current batsmen for England this season.

Broad gets Conway, another catch for Foakes. 57-4.

I think we'll win this now.

NZ effectively 47-4, if we get a target less than 150, it'll be ok imo.

comment by #LiquidGenius (U20571)
posted 10 seconds ago
I think we'll win this now.

NZ effectively 47-4, if we get a target less than 150, it'll be ok imo.
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Based on what? Anything over 100 and the Kiwis will win this.

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 39 seconds ago
comment by #LiquidGenius (U20571)
posted 10 seconds ago
I think we'll win this now.

NZ effectively 47-4, if we get a target less than 150, it'll be ok imo.
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Based on what? Anything over 100 and the Kiwis will win this.

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Based on the psychological pressure on the bowling side when they're defending sub-200 in the 4th.

It's very rare that a team chasing less than 200 doesn't get there.

Based on the psychological pressure on the bowling side when they're defending sub-200 in the 4th.

.............

They are bowling against England, not Australia or India.

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Emile Death Rowe (TCM) (U8959)
posted 42 minutes ago
Incredible how the majority of county cricket matches are going the full 4 days with flatter pitches and a fair few guys in red hot form. We don't pick any of them for this test and have guys getting out in meek fashion.

I just hate this positive brand nonsense. Leave a few balls and let bowlers get through spells and then get after them when they tire. So many getting out playing balls they don't need to.
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Pope, for example hasn't even been scoring runs for Surrey. Crawley not that many for Kent. Compton is the one on form for Kent.

Cook has scored more runs than any of the current batsmen for England this season.

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Apart from the 400+ runs he's scored at 70, yeah

Parky on.

Stokes will always get the odd wicket but he is way too expensive. England do not have runs to play around with.